13 Black Podcasters Who Need To Be Blasting Through Your AirPods STAT
If you’re anything like me, you’re missing human connection a lot right now. Podcasters are my actual virtual BFFs while in Quarantine. Here are some podcasts I’ve been long time fans of, others I’ve discovered in Quarantine and a few I discovered the last few weeks as I seek to support black artists and expand my mind. Whether you’re black and seeking some kinship right now—or if you're an ally looking to gain more understanding of and appreciation for black lives and voices—find it in the form of these black creators who will guide you through the wild times we’re in right now. These podcasters make me feel less alone, educated, inspired and empowered…and most of them make me laugh.
STILL PROCESSING
Jenna Wortham + Wesley Morris
Step inside the confession booth of Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham, two culture writers for The New York Times. They devour TV, movies, art, music and the internet to find the things that move them — to tears, awe and anger. Still Processing is where they try to understand the pleasures and pathologies of America in 2020.
HEY GIRL
Alex Elle
hey, girl. is a podcast that unites the voices of phenomenal women near and far. Created with sisterhood and storytelling in mind, author Alex Elle sits down with people who inspire her. From friends to family members and strangers, the hey, girl. guests give us a peek into their stories through candid and intimate conversations.
Why Won’t You Date Me?
Nicole Byer
Nicole Byer is single and has been for decades. She’s smart, funny, has a fat ass and loves giving blow jobs. So the question is why is she perpetually single? This podcast is a quest to find that answer. Every week, Nicole invites a comedian, friend, or ex-fling to interview their dating life and figure out her own.
HOOD & HOLISTIC
Ash (@word2mylocs) and Cort (@theceefooddiet)
Sage x Rap Concerts Yoga x Twerk Welcome to our space! HoodxHolistic is the judgement free zone for the spiritual around the way girls and the intellectuals with rough edges. We are proud to be your source of raw and uncensored information that you can relate to.
Intersectionality Matters
Kimberlé Crenshaw
Intersectionality Matters! is a podcast hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw, an American civil rights advocate and a leading scholar of critical race theory.
”The Friend Zone”
Assante (@heyassante), Dustin Ross (@lookatdustin), and Francheska Medina (also known as @HeyFranHey)
Listen along every Wednesday as Dustin Ross, HeyFranHey & Assante explore mental health, mental wealth and mental hygiene, because who in the hell wants a musty brain?
Okay, Now Listen
Scottie Beam (@scottiebeam) and Sylvia Obell (@sylviaobell)
Okay, Now Listen is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by Scottie Beam and Sylvia Obell. They share what’s on their minds, what they're binging and what’s blowing up their timelines. Brought to you by Netflix and Strong Black Lead.
Switch, Pivot or Quit
@ahyiana.angel
An intimate look at navigating career transitions on your own terms for the woman seeking encouragement, inspiration + change in a life filled with demands on who she should be. Sharing stories of women who have learned best practices through personal and professional development resulting in practical advice and actionable tips. Leading the conversations is Host Ahyiana Angel, who successfully switched careers from a sports entertainment publicist to a published author. This is candid convo when you're deciding if you need to Switch, Pivot, or Quit®.
What a Day
Akilah Hughes
What A Day cuts through all the chaos and crimes to help you understand what matters and how you can fix it—all in just 15 minutes. Comedian Akilah Hughes and reporter Gideon Resnick break down the biggest news of the day, share important stories you may have missed, and show you what “Fox & Friends” would sound like if it were hosted by two people whose parents read to them as children. New episodes Monday through Friday at 5 a.m. EST.
Code Switch
Gene Demby + Shereen Marisol Meraji
What's CODE SWITCH? It's the fearless conversations about race that you've been waiting for! Hosted by journalists of color, our podcast tackles the subject of race head-on. We explore how it impacts every part of society — from politics and pop culture to history, sports and everything in between. This podcast makes ALL OF US part of the conversation — because we're all part of the story.
Jemele Hill is Unbothered
Jemele Hill
Award-winning journalist and culture critic Jemele Hill interviews the most compelling figures in news, pop culture, politics and sports. Expect unbothered and unfiltered conversations. New episodes every Monday.
THE READ
Kid Fury + Crissle West
Join bloggers Kid Fury and Crissle for their weekly podcast covering hip-hop and pop culture's most trying stars. Throwing shade and spilling tea with a flippant and humorous attitude, no star is safe from Fury and Crissle unless their name is Beyoncé. (Or Blue Ivy.)As transplants to New York City (Kid Fury from Miami and Crissle from Oklahoma City), The Read also serves as an on-air therapy session for two friends trying to adjust to life (and rats) in the big city.
We’re Not So Different
Hosted by Ali and Samira, We’re Not So Different promotes cultural understanding through the dialogue of life experience and its interconnections. We strive to counter cultural ignorance through engagement and candid repartee.
